Purple-Laced Edo Period Samurai Armor, murasaki ito odoshi tsumadori haramaki. Although this haramaki was made in the Edo Period (1603-1868), it harkens back to a late Heian/Kamakura period style of armor. As there really wasn't a need for practical battlefield armor during the great peace of the Edo period, older armor styles became back in vogue, like a fashion statement for parades and ceremonies. This piece can be found at the Takatsuki Castle Ruin Historical Museum in Takatsuki, Osaka

Blue-Laced Edo Period Samurai Armor, hanada ito odoshi yoroi. Although this armor was made in the Edo Period (1603-1868), it harkens back to a 14th century style of armor. As there really wasn't a need for practical battlefield armor during the great peace of the Edo period, older armor styles became back in vogue, like a fashion statement for parades and ceremonies. This piece can be found at the Takatsuki Castle Ruin Historical Museum in Takatsuki, Osaka.